Casualties unknown

2003-04-04: Boeing A75N1 (N2535R) — Paul M. Horovitz — Lakeland, FL

Lakeland, FL, US

On April 4, 2003, a Boeing A75N1 (registration N2535R) operated by Paul M. Horovitz was involved in an aviation accident near Lakeland, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing rollout which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway, impacting a runway light, and nosing over. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During landing on runway 09L, a pilot experienced the left wing rising and the airplane weathervaning into the wind. Corrective inputs failed, leading to a runway excursion, propeller strike, and overturn.

Accident Summary

A pilot was landing on runway 09L when the left wing of the airplane rose and the aircraft began to weather vane into the prevailing wind. Despite the pilot's efforts to apply corrective control inputs, the airplane exited the runway surface. During the excursion, the propeller impacted a runway light. Subsequently, the main landing gear wheels dug into sandy terrain, causing the airplane to flip over.

Pilot Account

The pilot reported that as the airplane slowed after touchdown, the left wing unexpectedly lifted, and the airplane yawed into the wind. He stated that he attempted to counter the movement with control inputs, but these were insufficient to prevent the runway departure.

Aircraft Damage

The accident resulted in damage to the propeller, left wing, and vertical stabilizer. No information was provided regarding injuries or the condition of the occupants.

Post-accident Findings

According to the pilot, no mechanical failures or malfunctions were identified with the airplane or its systems prior to the accident.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20030407X00447. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.